Vertigo

Vertigo offers a dining experience with a serious dose of adventure, set four storeys up on the industrial façade of Brisbane Powerhouse in New Farm. Rather than a conventional restaurant booking, the approximately one-hour experience combines a seated meal, drinks and a 17-metre dropline descent. Sessions run Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 9pm, and bookings are essential.

Each table receives a curated charcuterie box, with unlimited soft drinks and water included. The standard grazing box includes cheeses, quince, olives, cornichons, pickled chillies, salami, mortadella, fruit and gluten-free crackers. A vegan version is also available, built around vegan cheddar, charred seasonal vegetables, olives, pickled accompaniments, fruit and gluten-free crackers. The drinks list includes a seasonal selection of wine, Champagne, beer and non-alcoholic options. Dietary requirements can be discussed with the venue, although the website notes that shared preparation environments mean trace allergens cannot be guaranteed.

The setting is the main draw: guests can take in rooftop views across Brisbane while enjoying a drink and grazing as the sun drops behind the skyline, before the experience shifts from relaxed to high-adrenaline. Vertigo describes itself as Australia’s first vertical dining experience, and the format is designed around that contrast between elevated food and a controlled plunge. There are also occasional special events, including Riverfire sessions with fireworks views, and the Walk the Plank add-on, which includes a seated drop followed by a 17-metre plunge.

Vertigo is well suited to adventurous dates, birthdays, anniversaries and other celebrations where a standard meal will not quite do. It can also work for friends or family members looking for a shared challenge, with visitor feedback describing parent-child outings and memorable birthday experiences. Access Vertigo extends the concept to wheelchair users, offering an accessible version of the adrenaline-focused experience. Anyone considering a visit should be comfortable with heights and the physical thrill of the dropline, while those who prefer to keep things gentler can focus on the food, drinks and views. With sessions limited to Friday and Saturday evenings, checking availability before planning is important.